After being in the rumors from last few months, Samsung has finally unveiled the much- anticipated Galaxy Note 9 at an event in New York on 10th August 2018. However, we already know some of the specifications of Galaxy Note 9 before the official announcement but still, there are so many questions arising in our mind like Which colors are in availability?

What are the highlighting specifications? Whether, the South- Korean giant has offered something new in the latest gen Galaxy Note 9 or not. So let’s check out, is it living up to the expectations of loyal galaxy note customers:

Galaxy Note 9: Premium Flagship

Here we are going to provide you with all the information relating to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and would get all the answers. The premium Galaxy Note 9 is bundled with latest technology specifications similar to the previous Galaxy Note series. Obviously, it comes with the refined operating system, advanced hardware, a larger battery, a more than sufficient amount of RAM and more.

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Storage is Not a Problem Anymore

The storage obsessed users can opt the 8GB RAM variant which is integrated with 512GB internal storage. Both of the 6GB/8GB RAM variants support microSD card in which the users can further extend the storage capacity up to 512GB. The base 6GB RAM variant is coupled with 128GB internal storage which is sufficient enough for the normal users.

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Samsung reported that compatible cards are integrated into flagship smartphones but it is difficult to understand as to why the users not going for 512GB microSD cards which are already available in the market.

Battery Runs All Day Thanks To Wireless Charger Duo

Samsung is famous to offer highest possible battery in its Galaxy Note series smartphones. Recently, smartphone manufacturers like Huawei, OnePlus have started offering massive battery in their latest flagships. Samsung has also tried this quotient and offered a good 4,000mAh battery in the Galaxy Note 9, similar to OnePlus 6 and Huawei Mate 10 Pro.

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It has been observed that Galaxy Note 9 is 15 percent and 20 percent efficient than the Galaxy S9 Plus and its predecessor Galaxy Note 8 respectively. The quite interesting part is that battery of Note 9 would run for the entire day in a single charge so the users don’t need to charge the phone again in the same day.
Alongside Galaxy Note 9, Samsung has also unveiled wireless charger called with Duo that enables users to charge two gadgets simultaneously either two Samsung smartphones or one Samsung smartphone and one Samsung smartwatch. The Samsung Wireless Duo charger is bundled with 7.5W output along with fast charging technology.

S Pen Comes Better This Time

The S Pen remains a similar identity in the Galaxy Note series smartphones for long years, but the Galaxy Note 9 S- pen comes with major upgrades. Samsung offers Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) S Pen in Note 9 for the first time in the Note series. Through this new connectivity, users will be able to use S- pen as a remote control to maneuver the Note 9 even from a distance.

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By tapping on S Pen’s button, the users can use the camera app, operate the music player, unlock the smartphone and more. The S Pen can be charged while being inside the Galaxy Note 9. Storing it for a minute would provide it the power for 30 minutes of usage or 200 clicks equivalent.

Camera Becomes AI Intelligent

Samsung says that Galaxy Note 9 boasts the best cameras as compared to other flagship smartphones. The much hyped Galaxy Note 9 comes with dual rear 12MP cameras with an aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4. The setup offers dual aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) which we have earlier seen on Galaxy Note 8. Up front, the smartphone gets an 8 MP selfie snapper with an aperture of f/1.7.

Galaxy Note 9 comes with latest software upgrades in the camera department. Samsung has offered AI- based scene detection which automatically detects 20 scene and selects the best setting for each scene. Defect Detection is another highlight of AI which automatically informs the users to capture the photo again if in case any of the photo was captured blur or eyes closed.

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Who Doesn’t Want Fornite For Android?

Yes, the Samsung and Epic made a deal to bring the much popular and hyped Fortnite game on latest galaxy flagship smartphones. It is yet unclear that how long the Fortnite will be available on Samsung but nevertheless, it’s a sweet deal to grab the game right on your new Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Apart from the Note 9, the Fortnite will also be available on Galaxy S7, and the tab series including Galaxy Tab S3 and the latest Tab S4.

Is it worthy to upgrade?

The Galaxy Note 9 is a successor of last year Note 8 that also offers a similar performance, at least by the normal usage. Still, we have to look through all the aspects for a better finding.
The Note 9 comes with improved specifications in respect of RAM and camera. The most interesting feature of Note 9 is that it comes with improved S- pen as compared to its predecessor and is bundled with a massive battery.
If you have already a Galaxy Note 8 and your pocket not allows you to invest $900 on a new Galaxy note series smartphone, maybe upgrading is not the right option for you.
But in case if you were already looking for the better camera and battery, you might be attracted towards it. In both chances, it’s all up to you and your deep pocket.

Availability And Price

The premium Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is to be available from 24th August in the US market but currently, the users can pre-order the smartphone which was started from 10th August, just one day after the official announcement.
In the US, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is available in Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple color options in unlocked and carrier versions. The low- end 128GB variant of Note 9 will be retailing at $999.99 for the unlocked version which is to be available for purchase via Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club, Straight Talk Wireless, Target, Walmart, and Samsung.com. This unlocked version will be provided by AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless, and Xfinity, particularly in the U.S. market.
The high-end 512GB variant of Galaxy Note 9 will be priced at $1249.99 which will be available for purchase at T-Mobile, Samsung.com, AT&T, T-Mobile and selected retail platforms.

Galaxy Note 9 India Price And Variants

The Samsung galaxy note 9 is officially posted on the Samsung website with the price sticker. Both 128GB/6GB RAM and 512GB/8GB RAM variants are available at the price of 67,900 and 84,900 respectively. One can pre-book them instantly but at full price to be paid in advance.

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Comparison With Other Flagships

It remains to be seen how the Galaxy Note 9 would differ from other non- note smartphones?
Galaxy Note 9 would have to compete against the likes of Galaxy S9+. Most of the specifications of Note 9 and S9 are identical to each other comprising of Super AMOLED display, the company owned operating system, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, excellent dual rear cameras and more. The major highlighting difference between them is that Galaxy Note 9 comes with an S- Pen but is that sufficient reason to pay the high price for Note 9?

Likewise, there are various smartphones that are expected to be launched during 2018 – the most significant Google Pixel 3 XL. According to the report, it is anticipated that the Pixel 3 XL would come with thin-bezels, better camera specs and glass back panel. It is to be seen whether price and excitement of Galaxy Note 9 will justify its demand or it would be just another device sitting beside multiple flagships combating each other.

Official Wallpapers Made Available Easily

Samsung always offers astonishing wallpapers in their latest smartphones which enhances the attraction of display and here again, Galaxy Note 9 is bundled with quite impressive stock wallpapers. If your pocket is not allowing you to purchase the Note 9 right now, you can even get those amazing official wallpapers for your existing Samsung smartphone by downloading them

Not so Lengthy Color Options

Samsung is one of the renowned smartphone manufacturers and also famous for offering good color options in its latest flagships but with the Note 9, the case is otherwise.

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The company has not offered much of the color options but sticking with the standard formula of appearance. In the U.S Market, Note 9 will be available in Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple colors, whereas in the other markets, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be Midnight Black and Metallic Copper in offing.